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The search for happiness has been on since the dawn of humanity. For me, the secret to happiness is sitting in my lounge chair with a cup of tea, watching a new movie (yes – I’m a simple soul). Happiness is floating through…

Wealth. Luxury. Financial success. That’s what springs to mind when you might think about life in the Gulf. Sure, the salaries are on the top end of the scale, globally, but not everyone manages to make it into the world…

It’s not the most common piece of business advice, but being an entrepreneur and building a financial fortune is a lot like being a professional blackjack player. As you’ll find out on your journey through the world of business, though,…

One of the biggest problems that comes with the UAE summer is the unbearable heat we’re currently experiencing, and the subsequent inability to sleep during the night because it’s simply too hot! From sleeping in the freezer to eating ice cubes…

Whether you’re an intern joining your dream company, or fresh our of undergrad and making your first baby steps in the corporate world, the first impressions you leave will mark the rest of your time at the office. Your first…

Some people have this insane ability to quickly strike a conversation, make people laugh and become best buddies with the first stranger in sight, and some just can’t get a decent smile from their long time co-workers. Being likeable is…

Picture this: It’s Wednesday night and you can’t seem to be able to sleep … yet again. There you are, tossing and turning, peeking at the clock every now and again. Your brain is on full creativity mode and you’re…

Life doesn’t always have to be as complicated as we make it, but where do you even start when you want to simplify it? Bruce Lee once said: “It’s not the daily increase but daily decrease. Hack away at the…

Job seeking is nerve-wracking for everyone, but the ongoing need to be “on” and in the spotlight can be especially draining for introverted personalities. However, being an introvert comes with its own set of unique skills that are actually an advantage…

Google “How to be happier” and, before you’re even finished typing, “How to be happier at work” is the first suggestion to pop up. Happiness at work is evidently on A LOT of people’s minds. Considering you’re going to spend at least…

We all suffer from fear. It is that horrible feeling when we are threatened by danger, harm or pain. Quite understandable! Unfortunately, it does neither our bodies or our minds any good, and can actually stop us from pursuing our ambitions. The…

Off days. We all have them from time to time. Maybe you didn’t sleep well, or perhaps you’re working on a project that doesn’t excite you. Or maybe you’re just straight up not feeling it. With the holidays racing towards…

How much personal space do you need? What about showing up late to a party… is that a no-no? Are you the type to tear the wrapping paper off a gift? Find out what country is calling your name courtesy of…

Nowadays, a CV alone won’t do the trick for most businesses. When you’re trying to get your foot in the door, personal branding can mean the difference between whether that door gets opened, or slammed in your face. And it’s not…

It starts off slow. Your heart starts racing. Your mouth goes dry. Sweat starts to slowly roll down the back of your head. And then wham – a punch to the gut. Stress. The thing is: We can reframe stressful…

In most jobs, sleeping while in the office is a sure way to land yourself in trouble. Well, at least that’s how things have always worked, until now. An increasing number of businesses have actually started to encourage mid-day naps to allow employees to recharge and…

We are now over 2.34bn worldwide users on social networks, with 1.59bn active users on Facebook, 400m active users on Instagram and 313m active users on Twitter and there’s no denying that many of us are students who spend more time Snapchating than going over our Math assignments! Fear not, we got you covered. If…

If you look like the guy in the picture, then probably not. Learn to listen… Listening is a skill few of us adopt and practice in their everyday life. We like to talk, everyone has an opinion about something and the level of…